Recruitment and selection criteria

Equality Statement

All jobs are open to job-share unless otherwise stated.

We have a positive approach to Equal Opportunities and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

All council offices are designated non-smoking areas.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

Standards

Our aim is that recruitment papers will be posted within 3 working days of request.

Applicants will receive or have access to an Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification. Information to applicants is available in large print and on audiotape, if requested.

Applications will not be accepted after the closing date unless there are exceptional reasons, e.g. disabled person requiring assistance. No late applications will be considered after the shortlisting stage.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date and will receive clear details about the date, time and location of the interview and the selection process. If you have not been contacted within this time you should assume that you have not been shortlisted as it is not council policy to contact unsuccessful applicants.

Assistance with access, interpreting and/or signing will be provided on request.

Applications will only be assessed against the requirements of the Person Specification.

Appointments will only be made following appriopiate employment checks such as; satisfactory references, medical clearance and Criminal Records Bureau which are satisfactory to us. However, formal references will not be sought without prior permission.

Successful and unsuccessful interviewees will be contacted as soon as possible following completion of the interviews but no later than 10 working days after the last interview.

A Statement of Particulars will be issued before commencing employment, or as soon as possible thereafter. However, this document must be received within two months of commencement of employment.

Applicants will be treated sensitively and with courtesy and will not be the subject of any unfair discrimination at any time during the recruitment and selection process.